27 Best Japanese Restaurants in Greenville

“Great sushi, excellent service , love the place !“

“Went here for first time in 20+ years. Was first place my late father took me for sushi after we moved to Greenville in 80s. Still amazing. We had a large party, and pretty sure we caused a few tables to leave from out conversations. But amazing food, service, and drinks. Eel is my favorite, and the hamachi was great too“

“Absolutely one of the best meals we had during our trip. The presentation was top notch, staff friendly and the food exceptional. Highly recommend!!“

“Great food with great prices!! Staff is always friendly and food is ready fast. Enough food for 3 meals. The steak is always tender, and the shrimp is very large. One of my favorites is the carrots!! I have my daughter and her husband driving from Powdersville to eat here, they own 2 restaurants and they loved Fuji!! Keep up the good food guys!!“

“Great food, friendly staff, and some of the best Ramen I’ve had a Greenville“

“Outstanding ramen, sushi and other goodies. The pork buns are tasty and the takoyaki was superb.“

“Small place with a very basic dining room. Nothing fancy, but they keep it nice and clean. Music was a bit too loud which made it hard to talk at our table. Young lady at the front was very nice, explained some things on the menu and gave us some good recommendations as this was our first time eating here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The past reviews of this restaurant show sushi and several other dishes they no longer offer here; this restaurant is under new ownership as of November 2025. So be advised that this place no longer offers many things seen pictured in the older reviews. Refer to their CURRENT menu on their website for choices.
We got Hibachi chicken and hibachi shrimp. Teriyaki sauce was good and it came with some wonderfully crunchy veggies and a good portion of fried rice. I did not care for the fried rice, it has a strong fishy taste to me ( maybe a tad too much fish sauce?) But my husband liked it and gladly ate all mine, too. The chicken portion was small for the price, but tasty. Their Yum-Yum sauce is EXCELLENT! Not overly sweet or gloopy. The hibachi plates come with Miso soup or a mixed greens salad.
We got crab rangoon which was different than any we've had but quite tasty. It is a sweeter filling so if you lean more to savory in your filling, you may not like them. They come dusted with powdered sugar, as well.
Onigiri is served instead of sushi rolls. We had the California and Spicy Crab ones. You can get them deep fried if you like. We did not. They were both VERY tasty!
Egg rolls were crisp and loaded with the usual veggies and some pork. They were rather bland, having no sesame oil or garlic flavor to the filling. We also tried the Gyoza and they were delicious. Pork and veggie filled then steamed/pan fried to crispy perfection.
They do a brisk take out business and orders were being picked up the entire time we were there.
I think this is a delicious...and nutritious choice for anyone in the area looking for great Japanese food! We would go again if nearby.
My only suggestion would be to lower the volume of the music. Thanks for a great dinner!“

“The food was great but fair Warnings to you all, it has Rich People appetizers, so you pay like $10 for five two inch slivers of steak or seven dumplings. But the Raman itself is absolutely worth the price, it all tasted to fresh and hot and just makes you melt! Especially perfect for cold or rainy days, it's like a hug in a bowl.

The service I can't really rate fairly, our server was really polite and well mannered, it was kinda obviously her first day on the job. And with how busy it was she was kinda left on her own so with those two things combined everything took a really long time to get anywhere. I'd recommend going on a weekday.

The decorations were really good!! I'm a total weeb so I loved the posters and wall decor and the whole vibe was really nice
Small issue, tho', the way the place is built makes it loud... Really loud, I could hear conversations from three tables over so I was having a rough time, haha. But that likely won't be an issue for most people so take that rating with a grain of salt.

TL:DR
Appetizers are overpriced and underwhelming, Main course is to die for, service is new and slow but friendly and the place gets Loud when lunch rush hits.“

“Chirashi, Soft Shell Crab Salad, Dassai 45“

“My family and I just happened to wander into the front doors of this wonderful place and we were extremely pleased with prompt, friendly service, relatively affordable pricing (especially considering the area), and exceptionally fresh and wonderful food. The atmosphere was very upscale, but being casually dressed in blue jeans and t-shirts, we still felt very comfortable and welcome. I had the Hibachi Chicken Plate, and she had the Steak Hibachi. We split our Sushi: the “IBM Roll” and “BMW Roll” and words cannot describe how fresh and delectable everything tasted. We were astounded at the quality of food, the speed of service, the friendliness of service and it was like the cook was professionally-trained. Very nice place, if “taste” is what leads you to somewhere new. We loved it and will be back.“

“I loved this place, will be back very soon“

“We came to this restaurant for dinner. This spot was recommended to us by a friend. Well, it was a winning. The crew were very polite and we had a fantastic feeling. The meal was tasty. We enjoyed every moment and we shall absolutely come back again. Recommended.“

“The Malaysian Ramen is amazing!“

“We eat here a few times a year. It’s always good. Staff is great also.“

“Great place to grab dinner ,sushi, fried rice and miso soup. Walked for the courtyard Marriot to grab some sushi.
Split a beef and chicken and a tempura plate with the wife. Also ordered Salmon sushi.
Beef and chicken both came with fried rice, it would have been perfect portion for one person but the tempura plate also came with fried rice so we were a little overloaded with fried rice.
The fried rice was tasty just the same. The salmon sushi was average nothing special but not bad either. The Miso soup was a basic Miso from a paste. Same thing it tasted good but wasn’t anything special.
Price was fair for a much good as wee got. It would have been nice to be able to just add tempura to an existing plate, but it worked out.
I will add that they had some kind of magical mayo sauce. It was sweet and tangy but definitely Asian inspired. Everything was good but I did I have to wrestle the last container from my wife’s grip!“

“Hard to go wrong here. Can watch them make your food through a nice little window. Quality of food is good. I'd suggest substituting the ginger sauce for the shrimp sauce. I believe personally has a lot more flavor and definitely has a lot of this calories.“

“I moved into The McClaren apts. (awesome place) about 14 months ago and discovered Otto Izakaya early on. Only 2 blocks away for me. Otto is, and has been, my go to place, especially when friends, family or business friends are visiting. Not a sole I have introduced has ever had anything but praises for the experience. If we are a small group, I always encourage dining at the bar. I have no idea who will read this, but people buy from people; and people they enjoy interacting with. I would be totally remiss if I didn't specifically mention bar manager Matt and his team behind the bar. If Matt has ever met a stranger, I missed it, as he has the personality to balance the engagement with customers, while still providing excellent customer service. Also, everything I've tried off the menu is high-grade and fresh! That's a must for me. I'd be slack if I didn't mention the awesome hard working sushi chefs, who are always open to preparing a creation to suit YOUR palate and preferences. As to other regular customers, and just my observation, but like me, they appear to have found a home away from home; a place to be comfortable, chill and let the time spent make a bad day better. I almost never take the time to give a review and especially a compliment; as I sometimes look for the negatives, as it is always so easy to criticize. So, as a native Greenvillian and business (person); and someone who believes and enjoys a five ***** experience that is reasonably priced, give Otto Izakaya a try. Whether you live in the area, or are simply visiting, when you leave you will already be thinking about when you can do this again! If you enjoy an adult beverage, be sure and stop by the bar and ask for Matt, as this master mixologist will want to know exactly what you're looking for. If you read this review and haven't stopped by, you're in for an experience catered to the way you would most enjoy it. And ladies, as I have a daughter in college, so please know whether by yourself, or in a group, you're in a safe place without being hassled and you don't have to look over shoulder (unless there is a stud sitting behind you), because Matt and the supporting staff will have your back so you can relax and enjoy. If you have a chance to meet the owner, please do, as his passion and dedication for excellence in all aspects of the business is instantly captivating. Sorry for the length of this, I was on a roll! No "pun" intended! Give it a try real soon! M.P. 😎“

“Kanpai Of Tokyo - Greenville, SC has been a family tradition for birthday dinners for over 2 decades. This year as soon as we ordered I let them know that we some dietary restrictions (eggs for me, gluten for my young child). I told the server my daughter couldn’t have soy sauce thinking it would be easier than explaining gluten free/celiac. The server responded asking if she needed gluten free. When the chef came over he cleaned the grill and made my daughter’s food first to ensure there was no cross contamination. The server brought our salads out and the chef quickly stopped him from handing my daughter her salad with ginger dressing informing me that it had gluten in it and asking if ranch was ok instead. He realized after cooking her food that he had cracked an egg on the grill for my daughter’s food and apologized and cleaned the grill again before cooking my food. He also made sure to tell me which sauces contained gluten to keep my daughter safe. This was by far the most stellar service we have had in a restaurant since her celiac diagnosis and we will definitely be back“

“Favorite restaurant.. Need I say more??“

“Good sushi place with prices as expected. Spring rolls were served hot and fresh but flavor was a bit average. Sushi ingredients were very fresh. Location was great with lots of windows for natural light. Great service from plenty of servers, we never had to wait for help.“

“Come eat here!!!“

“I moved into The McClaren apts. (awesome place) about 14 months ago and discovered Otto Izakaya early on. Only 2 blocks away for me. Otto is, and has been, my go to place, especially when friends, family or business friends are visiting. Not a sole I have introduced has ever had anything but praises for the experience. If we are a small group, I always encourage dining at the bar. I have no idea who will read this, but people buy from people; and people they enjoy interacting with. I would be totally remiss if I didn't specifically mention bar manager Matt and his team behind the bar. If Matt has ever met a stranger, I missed it, as he has the personality to balance the engagement with customers, while still providing excellent customer service. Also, everything I've tried off the menu is high-grade and fresh! That's a must for me. I'd be slack if I didn't mention the awesome hard working sushi chefs, who are always open to preparing a creation to suit YOUR palate and preferences. As to other regular customers, and just my observation, but like me, they appear to have found a home away from home; a place to be comfortable, chill and let the time spent make a bad day better. I almost never take the time to give a review and especially a compliment; as I sometimes look for the negatives, as it is always so easy to criticize. So, as a native Greenvillian and business (person); and someone who believes and enjoys a five ***** experience that is reasonably priced, give Otto Izakaya a try. Whether you live in the area, or are simply visiting, when you leave you will already be thinking about when you can do this again! If you enjoy an adult beverage, be sure and stop by the bar and ask for Matt, as this master mixologist will want to know exactly what you're looking for. If you read this review and haven't stopped by, you're in for an experience catered to the way you would most enjoy it. And ladies, as I have a daughter in college, so please know whether by yourself, or in a group, you're in a safe place without being hassled and you don't have to look over shoulder (unless there is a stud sitting behind you), because Matt and the supporting staff will have your back so you can relax and enjoy. If you have a chance to meet the owner, please do, as his passion and dedication for excellence in all aspects of the business is instantly captivating. Sorry for the length of this, I was on a roll! No "pun" intended! Give it a try real soon! M.P. 😎“

“been Going to the “Social Event” every wednesday!! getting to know the Chefs and hang out in a fun and inviting atmosphere!! thanks and hope to see you guys today! 🤍💙💛💜☀️🩷🩵💚🧡💛🩶“

“When it comes to Mall food, Sarku is a good choice. You get the same food over and over from Sarku. They are very consistent with the quality and quantity that you get. My son loves Sarku teriyaki chicken and rice, so we eat here often! We are always satisfied with our order!“

“This place is amazing! The food is extremely fresh and you have so many options to choose from to create your most perfect poke bowl. They have Signature Bowls you can choose from if you aren’t trying to make all those decisions in your first poke bowl experience. The gentleman that helped us was extremely helpful and really wanted us to enjoy our experience there by allowing us complete control of what we created as our meal. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! P.S they have the best Mochi Ice Cream ever. Like it melts in your mouth, not all chewy like a “dumpling” as the gentleman explained which I could totally understand because I have experienced that in mochi ice creams i have consumed in my past. Alright I’m done. Its good. Promise.“

“Great food, drink, hospitality.“

“Y'all OMG...THESE ARE THE BEST WINGS THE PRICE IS GREAT BUT THE TASTE OF THE WINGS INDESCRIBABLE OMG‼️...MY NEW GO TO PLACE FOR WINGS...IM A WING FANATIC AND I VISITED LOTS OF PLACES IN THE UPSTATE I PROMISE HANDS DOWN THEY ARE THE BEST I WAS FREQUENTING BLUES AVENUE FOR THE WINGS THEY'RE GOOD BUT HAVE NOTHING ON THESE I PROMISE YOU WINT BE DISAPPOINTED I DONT NORMALLY LEAVE LONG REVIEWS THIS IS A FIRST 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 🥇
I wanted to add a picture but couldn't just trust me go get some wings I got lemon pepper 🫑“